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Crestron Home OS Summer & Fall Update: The Power of Conditional Logic — and More
Our latest update makes the platform “smarter” than ever
August 28

Last year, we rolled out a major update to our smart home platform with the introduction of Crestron Home® OS 4.

And now we’ve made the world's most powerful smart home software even better.

The Crestron Home platform’s latest update includes dozens of new features that make the system smarter than ever — and a big one of those features is conditional logic. These conditional sequences introduce the ability to create “if-then, else” statements to the automation process, giving dealers the ability to create complex and nuanced automation scenarios with a defined set of conditions that must be met before an action is triggered.

“For example, a sunset sequence could be created so that if the light sensor in the living room falls below 30%, the living room's lights rise to 80%,” explains Michael Short, Crestron’s senior director of marketing operations and residential. That transition can be made gradually so that the shift into a warm and inviting ambiance is hardly noticeable (more on that in a moment).

“A multi-trigger sequence could also be introduced so that when, say, a movie streaming source is selected, the system ‘knows’ to dim the lights, close the blinds, and adjust the speaker volume for the best viewing experience,” says Short. Because it’s all been made easier in the latest Crestron Home OS update, dealers can quickly and efficiently customize those functions to the client’s preferences.

Expanded Lighting Control

To make those lighting transitions as natural as possible, Crestron Home OS now allows dealers to adjust the raise and lower fade rates. “This allows a dealer to really fine-tune a lighting control system's behavior,” says Short. Fade rates are easily modified in the platform’s settings, and these changes are automatically reflected in the system for easy testing and implementation.

More robust lighting control in Crestron Home OS extends well beyond conditional triggers and fade rates, however.

“Crestron’s always supported the notion of an open ecosystem when it comes to the smart home,” says Short. To that end, this summer and fall update includes native Lutron® Ketra® lighting control integration, which expands the vast range of lighting options already available within the Crestron Home platform. “By providing an open and flexible platform, Crestron allows homeowners and dealers to choose the lighting solutions that best suit their needs while still having access to the simplicity of the Crestron digital lighting platform for ease of control and configuration,” he adds.

This update also announces the release of the Crestron Home OS SIMPL Integration Modules. “This is an example of the way an integrator can marry the features they need in a custom solution with the Crestron Home OS,” says Short. “This update empowers dealers to leverage the speed and simplicity of Crestron Home OS lighting and shading while maintaining the flexibility and customization capabilities of SIMPL programming.”

“Choice and flexibility are paramount when it comes to lighting solutions so the final product best reflects the design aesthetic and functional requirements.”

Enhanced Communication

Two new features are included in this update:

  • Room-to-Room Calling: Make direct calls between Crestron touch screens, facilitating easy communication within the home. This is perfect for families or individuals who want to stay connected without having to rely on their smartphones.
  • Paging Replies: Reply directly to the person who paged you, eliminating the need to track down the caller. This streamlines communication and ensures that messages are received and responded to promptly.

Access Control and Security Updates

The concept of “security” has undergone a remarkable shift since the first “smart locks” arrived on the market: It’s not just about keeping unwanted people out; it’s about letting the right individuals in. Crestron has embraced this notion with another marker of our “open ecosystem” philosophy: Enhanced user management of all existing as well as new Crestron EX Locks. This includes the integration of the line of brand-new Yale Pro® 2 Deadbolt Locks for a better security experience, allowing family members or guests to receive access to specific locks and be assigned unique pin codes for convenient home entry. That extends to the garage as well. Crestron has integrated the myQ® driver developed by Intrinsic Dev Limited for Chamberlain® and Liftmaster® garage doors (Gates and lamps) with Wi-Fi® connectivity into the “House Access” area of the app. This update provides a unified view of garage doors, gates, and locks.

This Crestron Home OS update also gives more control over the security of your client’s touch screens for spaces within the home. “Pin code protection now allows chosen touch screens to be locked down during certain instances or at all times,” says Short. “Homeowners can turn on pin code access to the living room and kitchen touch screens when hosting family over for the holidays and switch them back to normal mode when everyone leaves. Alternatively, a pin code can constantly remain ‘on’ in spaces like the primary bedroom, where privacy is a must.”

Improving the Interfaces

Improving the look and feel of your clients’ control options is always top of mind at Crestron. On the hardware front, our newest additions include Horizon® Glass Keypads with sophisticated and elegant white and black glass finishes that complement a wide variety of home décor schemes.

Crestron is also bringing integration with the Crestron Digital Graphics Engine 1000 (DGE-1000) to this update. “When we release the DGE-1000 later this year, homeowners will be able to display the Crestron Home OS interface on larger third-party touch screens and have HD streaming video support directly within the OS,” says Short.

This summer/fall update to the Crestron Home OS  also includes updates to the integration of the Crestron C2N-UNI8IO, a Universal Keypad Interface, which enables the transformation of a third-party keypad into a Cresnet® communications device. “We’ve included labeling support for the C2N-UNI8IO,” Short explains. “This update simplifies the setup and documentation process by allowing dealers to label custom buttons and feedback LEDs.”

Audio Solutions

Crestron has made numerous additions to its audio product line this year. Just before ISE® 2024 trade show, we rolled out four new DM NAX® Audio Edge Devices to bring any source — from streaming to vinyl to pro gear and more — into distributed audio systems. Our DM-NAX-XSP Audio Return Processor — Crestron’s first Surround Sound decoding DM NAX® digital signal processor — can bridge streaming TVs to Crestron’s DM NAX multi-room audio distribution system.

Now, we’re adding network-powered speakers to the mix in this latest update via support for Crestron’s Saros® PoE speakers. Once shipped, these speakers can be easily detected and configured within Crestron Home OS. “By leveraging the existing functionality of the Crestron Home platform, dealers can effortlessly add Saros PoE speakers to rooms, further expanding the range of network-connected devices available for installation,” says Short.

And there’s yet another benefit on the open ecosystem front: Crestron Home OS has added Sonos® speakers line-in support, enabling better audio control and switching capabilities. “With this update, Crestron Home OS can instruct Sonos soundbars to switch between eARC or line-in inputs on demand,” Short explains. “This feature allows users to transition between different audio sources, such as watching an Apple TV, switching to music, or doing breakaway audio, all without the need to turn off the room because of the auto-switching built into the Sonos soundbar. It all adds up to a more fluid and enjoyable audio playback.”

Hospitality Features, Dealer Branding, and More

Crestron Home OS summer and fall update extends its integration capabilities to the hospitality sector through support for Axxess Industries PrivacyService. This integration adds the following Axxess devices as native InfiNET EX® wireless devices: GRM, HCM, HCM Ceiling Mount, Plug-in Chime, ADA Flasher, and CCMD, expanding your options for customization and convenience in hospitality environments. You can now introduce elegant privacy and service features such as "Privacy/Do Not Disturb" and "Service/Make Up Room" functionalities, enhancing the overall guest experience. Or, for residential applications, one can even add a plug-in doorbell chime anywhere in the home.

The latest updates also introduce a new branding feature that allows dealers to promote the incredible work they do. “Dealers can personalize their projects by adding their logo to the Crestron Home app and touch screens, enhancing brand awareness with a sleek and professional look,” says Short. “It’s a great feature for those wanting to maximize exposure and build further on the ‘word of mouth’ leads that naturally happen within the industry.”

“These updates build on the expanding foundation we’ve given the platform in previous iterations,” he adds. “The Crestron Home OS becomes more powerful and intuitive with every update we provide.”

As is always the case, this update is free for those who already have the Crestron Home OS. It’s one of the many things that sets Crestron apart from other brands in the world of home automation.

Update Timing

Our summer and fall updates of the Crestron Home® OS will occur at different times:.

Summer Update: Crestron Home OS 4.3 (August 28, 2024)

  • Conditionals (“if-then, else”) via Crestron Home OS setup app
  • Multiprocessor support for shades
  • Room-to-room calling
  • User management for Crestron EX locks
  • Adjustable light fade rates
  • myQ® driver shown in “House Access” area
  • Native Lutron® Ketra® lighting control integration
  • Sonos® speaker line-in support
  • Axxess Industries hospitality solutions
  • New Yale Pro® 2 deadbolt locks
  • DGE-1000 integration
  • Saros® PoE speakers DM NAX® Audio-over-IP technology integration
  • Horizon® glass keypad integration
  • C2N-UNI8IO labels

Fall Update: Coming Soon

  • Conditionals (“if-then, when”) via Crestron Home OS Configurator
  • Crestron Home OS SIMPL integration modules (including summary reports)
  • In-app branding
  • PIN codes to protect panels
  • Shared GW1 for multi-processor support
  • Home chooser updates: “Fleet Management”
  • BACnet communications improvements 
  • Paging replies

Crestron will showcase updates to Crestron Home OS 4 and more in Booth 1901 at CEDIA® Expo 2024.

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